Bowling Green, Virginia
Bowling Green is a town of 1,561 people in Caroline County, Virginia, founded in 1837.
Why visit Bowling Green
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 11 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Auburn and Bowling Green Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in Bowling Green
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bowling Green
Bowling Green is an incorporated town in Caroline County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Bowling Green had a population of 1,168.
From the Wikipedia article Bowling Green, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks9
Auburn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Building in Bowling Green, Virginia, United States
Bowling Green Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Bowling Green, Virginia
Caroline County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Courthouse in Virginia, United States
Old Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Building in Virginia, United States
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Port Royal Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Port Royal, Virginia
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes11
The Mix House
Cafe · Coffee Shop
115 North Main Street, Bowling Green
Mo-Fr 07:00-14:00; Sa 08:00-14:00
The Heist
Bar and pub
102 North Main Street, Bowling Green
We-Sa 17:00-23:30
Your Just Desserts
Bakery
120 North Main Street, Bowling Green
Mo-Fr 08:00-15:00
Gibson's Soft Serve
Ice cream
101 South Main Street, Bowling Green
Tu-Su 14:00-21:00
Corner Store Kitchen and Market
Fast food · Sandwich
100 North Main Street, Bowling Green
Tu-Sa 11:00-15:00
Where to stay1
History
The town of Bowling Green was earlier known as New Hope. One of the earliest stage roads in the colony ran through the area from Richmond to the Potomac River, where a ferry crossing was operated to Charles County, Maryland. New Hope Tavern was built along the road in the 18th century and the area around it became known as New Hope.
The town was renamed for "The Bowling Green" which was the plantation of town founder, Dache Carmine, who donated the land and funds for a new courthouse when the community became the county seat in 1803. The origin of the plantation's name is not definitive but may be based on the 2-acre (8,100 m2) greensward in front of the plantation house itself. The Bowling Green Estate was the site of one of the first tracks built to race horses in America. The plantation house, pre-Georgian tidewater colonial in style, was built circa 1741. A prominent colonial landmark, it is one of the oldest houses in original condition in Virginia and is listed on both the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places.
The present Caroline County Court House was built in 1835 and Bowling Green was incorporated as a town approximately two years later, in 1837. The town is home to a Masonic Lodge, Kilwinning Crosse, No. 2-237.
From the History section of Bowling Green, Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship4
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries3
Map of Bowling Green
36 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 26°F | 3.3 in | 3.6 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 28°F | 2.9 in | 5.0 in |
| Mar | 57°F | 35°F | 3.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 44°F | 3.5 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 75°F | 54°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 62°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 67°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 65°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 58°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 47°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 37°F | 3.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 49°F | 30°F | 3.6 in | 1.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Corbin (10 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Caroline County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2022-03-11: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2021-05-10: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-09-11: Hurricane Florence (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Mary Walker Landing Zone (APH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Fredericksburg 19 mi northwest, about 30 min by car
- Glen Allen 28 mi south, about 45 min by car
- Aquia Harbour 28 mi north, about 45 min by car
- Mechanicsville 29 mi south, about 47 min by car
- Wyndham 29 mi southwest, about 46 min by car
- Laurel 30 mi south, about 48 min by car
- Short Pump 31 mi southwest, about 50 min by car
- Lakeside 31 mi south, about 50 min by car
- Tuckahoe 35 mi south, about 56 min by car
- Richmond 37 mi south, about 59 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Bowling Green VA, Mojo Hand, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2017-07-07 08 00 43 View west along Virginia State Route 207 Business (Broaddus Avenue) at U.S. Route 301 Business and Virginia State Route 2 (Main Street) in Bowling Green, Caroline County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2017-07-07 08 49 08 View north along U.S. Route 301 Business (Broaddus Avenue) at Virginia State Route 2 (Main Street) and Virginia State Route 207 Business in Bowling Green, Caroline County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2017-07-07 08 53 55 View west along Virginia State Route 207 (Bowling Green Bypass) at Virginia State Route 207 Business (Broaddus Avenue) in Milford, Caroline County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Peter's Episcopal Church Port Royal HD Oct 12, Pubdog, Public domain
- Caroline County Courthouse Virginia Oct 12, Pubdog, Public domain
- Old Mansion, State Route 2 vicinity, Bowling Green (Caroline County, Virginia), Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Bowling Green, Virginia (8124502403), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Jail of Caroline County, Nyttend, Public domain
- N End US BUS 301 @ 3-Directional Signs, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Auburn house, Caroline County VA, Mojo Hand, CC BY-SA 4.0
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